1
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's
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as in to foresee
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipate
Annoyingly, the Roman mechanic recommended by the seller was unable to solve the weak brakes, which required me to keep my distance and anticipate stopping ahead of time.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the measures could be broader than anticipated.
—Brian Evans,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Severino is accustomed to the limelight after spending his entire career in New York — 2015-23 with the Yankees, last year with the Mets — but didn’t anticipate much of an adjustment going from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to the fifth-most populous metro area in California.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The company anticipates more imports will be diverted to Birmingham and Manchester.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
However, the measures could be broader than anticipated.
—Brian Evans,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Severino is accustomed to the limelight after spending his entire career in New York — 2015-23 with the Yankees, last year with the Mets — but didn’t anticipate much of an adjustment going from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to the fifth-most populous metro area in California.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The company anticipates more imports will be diverted to Birmingham and Manchester.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipate
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This time around, fans can expect a career-spanning experience featuring hits from all 11 of his studio albums: Chris Brown, Exclusive, Graffiti, F.A.M.E., Fortune, X, Royalty, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, Indigo, Breezy, and his latest release, 11:11.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wells Fargo expects the market volatility to continue through the first half of the year, but expects a moderate rebound through the second half.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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The White House foresees the automotive tariffs to generate $100 billion annually.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The storms are foreseen to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2025
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Panicked friends and family members gathered at Jet Set in the hours after the collapse while awaiting additional news.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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McClatchy News reached out to Nothing Bundt Cakes for more information April 9 and was awaiting a response.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Edwards and other experts predict the government will rely on an existing bank partner rather than build a new system from scratch.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is transforming climate change prediction and rapidly becoming one of the most powerful tools available to predict, manage and mitigate the effects of climate change.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Anticipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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